Kottayam
Kottayam is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kottayam district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Kottayam District overview
Kottayam is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Kottayam district. Total area of Kottayam District is 2,206 km² including 1,932 km² rural area and 274 km² urban area. There are 5 Talukas part of Kottayam District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kottayam District, Kottayam has 80 villages.
Meenachil is the largest tehsil in Kottayam district by area covering 692.86 km2 and Changanassery is the smallest tehsil in Kottayam district by area covering 261.91 km2. Kottayam is the largest tehsil by population while Kanjirappally is the smallest tehsil by population in Kottayam district.
Population of Kottayam District
As of the 2011 census, Kottayam district has a population of approximately 1,974,551 peoples which is divided into urban population of 565,393 and rular population of 1,409,158. The population density in Kottayam region is about 895.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 968,289 | 1,006,262 | 1,974,551 |
| Rural | 692,673 | 716,485 | 1,409,158 |
| Urban | 275,616 | 289,777 | 565,393 |
Households of Kottayam District
There are about 487,296 houses in the district, including 140,397 urban houses and 346,899 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.05 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 487,296 |
| Rural | 346,899 |
| Urban | 140,397 |
List Of Taluka in Kottayam District
Kottayam district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 5 tehsils in Kottayam district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Kottayam:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Changanassery | 261.9 | 355,736 |
| Kanjirappally | 421.5 | 270,045 |
| Kottayam | 499.9 | 631,885 |
| Meenachil | 692.9 | 406,471 |
| Vaikom | 319.3 | 310,414 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kottayam District
How many villages are there in Kottayam district ?
There are 80 villages in the Kottayam district.
What is the population of Kottayam district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kottayam district is 1,974,551
How many town or city are there in Kottayam district ?
There are 17 town or city in the Kottayam district.
How many Taluka in Kottayam district ?
There are 5 Taluka in Kottayam district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Kottayam district
Meenachil is the largest Taluka in Kottayam district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Kottayam district ?
Changanassery is the smallest Taluka in Kottayam district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Kottayam district ?
Kottayam is the most populated Taluka in Kottayam district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Kottayam district ?
Kanjirappally is the most least populated Taluka in Kottayam district.